Lincoln, Neb.- After
working through a long offseason, and participating in the 2012 Husker Fan Day
on Friday, the Nebraska football team took the field for the first time, as
they prepare for the 2012 season. NU practiced Saturday morning in only helmets
at the Ed and Joyann Gass practice
field.

Head
Coach Bo Pelini, now in his fifth year at the helm of the Nebraska football
team addressed the media after the team finished their opening practice. Pelini
said that he liked what the team showed him during practice.

“We
had a good first day out there,” Pelini said of practice. “I liked the tempo,
and I thought it was a good first day, it is what it was. Obviously the older
guys are way ahead of the younger guys, but everyone out on the field got
significant reps, and the young guys got their feet wet.”

One
of the main topics covered in Pelini’s session with the media was the
difficulties of selecting a 105 man roster for fall camp.

“It’s
not easy selecting the 105, we have a lot of kids. There is a lot that goes
into who we select, but at the end of the day we bring the guys that can help
us out the most on offense, defense, and special teams.” Pelini said.

Pelini
also talked about the importance of the mental aspect of the game.

“Every
day the mental part of the game is as important as the physical part of the
game. We talk to our guys about competing every day in practice."

*Pelini
also noted that Ryan Klachko is no longer on the team.

The Huskers will return to
the practice field for their second practice of fall camp on Sunday. Check back
to Huskers.comfor updates on the Nebraska football team, as
they prepare for their season opener on Sept. 1 against Southern Mississippi.